Publisher's Synopsis
""Cesar Franck"" by Norman Demuth is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Belgian composer, Cesar Franck. The book explores the life and work of Franck, detailing his upbringing in Li�����ge, his education at the Paris Conservatoire, and his career as a composer, organist, and teacher. Demuth delves into Franck's musical style and influences, including his incorporation of Gregorian chant and his use of cyclic form. The book also explores Franck's personal life, including his marriage to his cousin and his relationships with other musicians and students. Demuth provides a detailed analysis of Franck's major works, including his Symphony in D minor, the Prelude, Chorale and Fugue for piano, and the Mass in A. The book includes musical examples and illustrations, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. Overall, ""Cesar Franck"" provides a thorough and engaging portrait of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
